TOWN OF BROOKLINE SENIOR NEWS AND EVENTS
Council on Aging Published with help from the Brookline Multi‐Service Senior Centers Corporation
Brookline Senior Center 93 Winchester Street MAY 2015 Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
Council on Aging Information Hotline 617‐730‐2777 617‐730‐2778 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH Senior Center Van 617‐730‐2770 617‐730–2750 May 2015 is the 50th anniversary of the Older Ameri‐ cans Act. This Act emphasizes older adults taking charge of Brookline Council on Aging their health and getting engaged in their communities. www.brooklinema.gov Older adults are at a much higher risk of unintentional www.brooklineseniorcenter.org injury and even death than the rest of the popula‐ Brookline Community Aging Network tion. Unintentional injuries result in at least 6 million medi‐ www.BrooklineCAN.org cally treated injuries and more than 30,000 deaths every year. With a focus on safety during Older Americans Month, the Administration for Community Living plans to use this opportunity to raise awareness about this critical Wednesday, May 6 the last Brook‐ issue. By taking control of their safety, older Americans can line Music School Concert for the live longer, healthier lives. season (see p. 16). Since 1963, Brookline has joined with communities
Monday, May 11 The Red Sox Road across the nation to celebrate Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that demonstrates our nation’s commit‐ Show (see p. 7). ment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of Wednesday, May 27 Memory Café older Americans. The Senior Center will celebrate with a “Healthy Brain (see p. 5). = Healthy Life” Senior Expo Health Fair on Thursday May 14 from 10:00 am‐2:00 pm. Learn about brain health and the major role it plays in maintaining and improving over‐ REMEMBER TO VOTE all health and wellbeing. (Continued on page 3.)
In the Annual Election on Tuesday, May 5
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Adult Excursions, Brookline Recreation ...... 26 Observances, May...….………….…….….……...…...3 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group…….……...9 Older American’s Month…………………………….1 At a Glance, May. …...... ……………………..……..20 Ongoing Senior Center Events……………………...21 BA&CE………………………………………………..15 Patient Advocacy‐Medical Marijuana……………..14 Beading Workshop, Modern……...... …..29 Poetry reading‐Save The Date……………………...24 Benefit Bing, Thank you………………………….…..7 REAP...………………………………………………...28 Board President, From the ...... ……….31 Red Sox Traveling Road Show……………………….7 Book Discussion Group, Public Issues Reiki Therapy………………………………………...26 Nonfiction………………………………………...25 Senior Cinema………………………………………..16 Book Discussion Group, Putterham………………..24 Services, Senior (BETS, BLAB, File of Life, HELP, Bridge...………………………………………………..17 REAP, SNAP, SHINE, Social Security)..…...... 6 BrooklineCan…………………………………………13 Share Your Sight……………………………………...24 Chess…………………………………………………..23 SHINE…………………………………………………29 Chorus, Senior………………………………………..16 Solemates……………………………………….……...9 Computer, One‐on‐One………………………………9 Spanish Immersion…………………………………..23 Computer Seminar‐Norfolk Registry of Deeds…..14 Telling Your Story…………………………………….3 Council on Aging Meeting…………………………...3 Thank You…………………………………………….30 Dance Party…………………………………………...12 Theater Cub, Senior Center.....……………………...24 Director, From the……………………………………31 Tour the Senior Center………………………………16 Drawing‐Basic…………………………………………3 Town Meeting, Annual……………………………….7 ELF…………………………………………………….23 Travel, Easy…………………………………………….7 ESL Conversation…………………………………….28 US Citizenship Support……………………………..12 Exercises for Health and Rejuvenation…………….12 Volunteer News……………………………………...28 Fitness Center………………………………………...14 Walking Club, It takes a Village……………………29 Food Distribution Site, Senior Center……………...23 Zumba Gold…………………………………………..12 Friday Family Flick Event…………………………...11 Gallery 93..……………………………………………10 Geriatrician, Ask a ...... 5 Handicapped Access………………………………...28 Health Fair…..…………….. ………………………….1 Health Page, (Ask a Nurse, Podiatry Clinic, The Town of Brookline Senior News & Events Low Vision Group, Blood Pressure Screen‐ BROOKLINE COUNCIL ON AGING (COA) ing, Flu Clinic, Eating Well)…………………4 Ruthann Dobek Hearing Services.. …………………………………….4 Director, Council on Aging/Senior Center Law Seminar, Elder…………………………………...7 LGBT Brunch…………………………………………17 Julie Washburn Let’s Go To Lunch……………………………………19 Program Manager, Council on Aging/Senior Center Living Our Values …………………………….……..14 Maureen Cosgrove‐Deery Lunch Menu………………………………………….18 Newsletter Editor Luncheon Specials for May….. ...……...…...………19 The Town of Brookline Senior News and Events is Medicare‐Pharmacy Use.……………………………17 published monthly by the Brookline Council on Memory Café ………………………………………….3 Aging, 93 Winchester Street, Brookline, MA 02446. Movies for Film Lovers……………………………...11 Music School, Brookline……………………………..16 Subscription fee: $10.00/year. See page 31 for Neighborhood Walking Group……………………...9 subscription/renewal form.
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HEALTH FAIR CONTINUED FROM P.1 Join with friends and neighbors to hear from brain health experts about the importance of MAY OBSERVANCES music, meditation, diet and physical activity on your mind and body, as well as learn about On Monday, May 25, we celebrate Memorial how to know if memory loss is due to normal Day and the Senior Center will be closed. How‐ aging versus Alzheimer’s disease. ever, May has many other significant days: The first 100 seniors to call will be registered Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, May 5 has become for the morning session, including keynote a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. speaker, presenters, workshops and lunch. The National Day of Prayer is on Thursday, There will be van transportation from some May 7, Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 10 and Brookline locations. Call 617‐730‐2770 today to Armed Forces Day, on Saturday, May 16 in register for the morning series of events/lunch. honor of our armed forces. Registration is not required to attend the after‐
noon speakers, workshops and exhibits. ‐SAVE THE DATE‐ The “Healthy Brain= Healthy Life” Senior BASIC DRAWING Expo is sponsored by the Town of Brookline (Council on Aging and Department of Public Learn to draw on Thursdays, June 18 through Health), Hebrew SeniorLife/Center Communi‐ July 30 from 9:30‐11:30 am. This class is open to ties of Brookline and Goddard House Assisted people with little or no drawing experience and Living. Funding for the Expo is provided by to those who want to refresh their drawing Ryan Construction. skills. Instructor Louise Weinberg developed Immediately following the Expo, there will this course on the premise that drawing can be be an afternoon Open House from 2:15‐4:00 pm learned. Each session builds on the previous at Center Communities of Brookline, hosted by one therefore it is helpful to attend all sessions. Rhonda Glyman, Executive Director. All are Materials will be provided for a fee of $15. invited to tour 100 Centre, including the Medi‐ Space is limited for this very popular class so cal Practice and common areas, along with en‐ register earlier by calling 617‐730‐2770. joying a panoramic view of the Boston skyline and refreshments in the Skyline Café from 2:15‐ TELLING YOUR STORY 3:00 pm.
Come to the Senior Center on Wednesday, May 27 at 10:15 am for the annual public reading of COUNCIL ON AGING MEETING memoirs by members of the BA&CE autobio‐ graphical writing group, Telling Your Story. Be On Wednesday, May 13 at 1:00 pm Ruth prepared to be amused and touched as you lis‐ Beckerman‐Rodau, Springwell CEO will tell us ten to these thoughtful, wonderful stories that “What They Have To Offer Brookline” reaffirm the richness of resources that older We are always welcoming new members so writers offer us all. This event is free and open come to a meeting or call Ruthann Dobek, Di‐ to everyone. Bring your friends to this magical rector at 617‐730‐2756. event.
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Ask a Nurse, Lynn Schuster a nurse from the Shingles is a painful skin condition. Immuniza‐ Greater Medford Visiting Nurse Association tion is highly recommended for those aged 60 will visit the Senior Center on Thursday, May or over especially if you ever had chicken pox. 7 at 11:00 am to do blood pressure screening You can get the vaccination from your primary and help you with your health questions. For care physician and at many pharmacies. Call more information call 781‐396‐2633. your primary care office or your pharmacist for Podiatry Clinic Routine foot care with Dr. John more information.
McLaughlin is available at the Health Clinic at Exercise Regularly Regular exercise is a basic the Senior Center on Friday, May 1, 15 and 29 tenet of good health and can help seniors feel from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Sessions last 15 better and enjoy life. Join the Fitness Center at minutes each, cost $30. Appointments are re‐ the Senior Center or one of the many gyms in quired. Call 617‐730‐2777. Brookline, or one of the adult activities available Low Vision Group This peer‐led support through Brookline Recreation—tennis, swim‐ group for individuals with limited eyesight ming, or golf (or even ice skating in the winter) will meet on Wednesday, May 20 at 1:00pm. are good ways to exercise as are BA&CE exer‐ cise classes. Blood Pressure Screening Barbara Westley, the nurse from the Brookline Public Health Depart‐ ment (BPHD), will provide blood pressure screening at the following locations: Barbara will provide screenings at the Senior BROOKLINE HEARING SERVICES Center on: Thursday, May 21 from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The staff from Brookline Hearing Services will be visiting the Brookline Senior Center on Wednesday, May 6 from 2:00‐3:00 pm at the Thursday, May 21 from 1:00‐2:00 pm. They BPHD building on Pierce Street. will provide hearing aid cleanings, mainte‐ Wednesday, May 13 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at nance and patient counseling at no charge. Sussman House, 50 Pleasant Street. They will also be selling all sizes of hearing aid batteries for $5 per pack. All services will be Due to the holiday there will not be a screening provided on a first come, first served basis. this month at O’Shea House, 61 Park Street.
Who knew there could be so much heart in health care?
4 ASK A GERIATRICIAN Dr. Suzanne Salamon, Chief Associate of Clinical Geriatrics at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Cen‐ ter, answers your general questions about aging and geriatric medicine in this column every month. (Editor’s note: If you have questions, e‐mail them to me at [email protected] or call at 617‐730‐2743. I will make sure that Dr. Salamon gets the questions and answers them in the Newsletter.
Question: With summer coming up, how can we be sure we don’t get dehydrated (or dried out)?
Answer: Our bodies are like flowers‐without the right amount of water, we wilt and don’t do well. In normal, everyday life, we are constantly losing fluids, through sweat and simply breathing‐with every breath, we lose a little water. Generally, we can replace these fluids that we lose with drinking normal amounts of liquid and eating foods that contain a lot of water, such as fruits and vegetables. Sometimes, however, we lose more fluid than usual. For instance, heavy exercise, a hot day, di‐ arrhea, vomiting or fever can cause excessive loss of water and therefore the need to take in more fluids. Some medicines, such as diuretics, also can contribute to dehydration. Problems can occur when we don’t feel like drinking because we feel sick or have no appetite to eat or drink. These are the times when we can become dangerously dehydrated. Dehydration can sneak up on us. Some symptoms can be a dry mouth, feeling more tired than usual, decreased urination, headache, lightheadedness or constipation. The urine may become dark yellow as the body tries to preserve water. The most important thing is to try to prevent dehydration in the first place by drinking fluids every day. While we most likely don’t need a full 8 glasses, it probably makes sense to drink at least 4 glasses of some form of liquid daily. It can be water, juice, coffee, tea ,soup , Jello, fruit smoothies, or any other liquid that goes down easily. Also, be aware if it is hotter than usual or if you don’t feel well that you most likely will need an extra glass or 2 of liquid every day. So enjoy the beautiful weather, and stay watered!!
MEMORY CAFE The Senior Center is now offering a Memory Cafe for individuals and families living with memory changes. It will be held seasonally. Join us on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:30‐3:00 pm. Events include music, refreshments, and conversation with peers facing similar chal‐ lenges. Individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their carepartners will attend together to connect with others in a supportive environment. Other activities may include light exercise, art therapy, and sing‐a‐ longs. RSVP to Jamie at 617‐730‐2753.
5 SENIOR SERVICES The Brookline Senior Center and the Council on Aging (COA) offer a wide variety of programs and activities to help the Brookline senior community in everyday ways. Among the services offered to all seniors, including those who are intent on Aging Well at Home are:
BETS (Brookline Elder Taxi System), is the A FILE OF LIFE provides individuals with taxi discount program that allows income‐ emergency medical identification cards to be eligible Brookline residents over 62 to buy up used both at home and away from home. This to five (5) coupon books a month at a 50% dis‐ is a very important program. It should be part count. $25 a month yields $50 worth of cab of your emergency preparedness. For more in‐ rides as each coupon book has 10 coupons each formation on the File of Life, call 617‐730‐2777, worth $1 and a book costs $5. BETS is spon‐ and leave your name and phone number. The sored by the Council on Aging, CDBG, and all Senior Center’s File of Life Coordinator, Ruth licensed Brookline cab companies. Brenner, will call you back as soon as possible. BETS coordinator Alicia Ebrat is at the Sen‐ ior Center every Monday through Wednesday HELP The Home and Escort Linkage Program from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm to take applications finds trained, dependable workers to house‐ for and sell BETS coupon books. For more in‐ assist individual seniors with such tasks as formation, call Alicia at 617‐730‐2740. meal preparation, errands, house cleaning, and If you are applying for the first time, or shopping—for an affordable rate. All workers being recertified, bring your 2014 income tax are trained and screened by the HELP staff. To returns when you meet with Alicia. If you do get HELP, call 617‐730‐2752. not have to file tax returns, check with Alicia before you come in about the necessary docu‐ REAP The Retirement Engagement Alterna‐ mentation. (All riders must be recertified every tives Program is replacing the old JOBS pro‐ year in order to be able to buy BETS coupon gram. This new program is based on working books.) Eligibility requirements: An individu‐ together to help occupy your retirement! Con‐ al’s maximum annual income cannot exceed tact Deidre Waxman 617‐730‐2767 or $47,150; a couple’s, $53,900. email:[email protected] BETS service is available for use in all cabs of all companies that are based in Brookline. SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance It’s the law: If a cab driver from a Brookline‐ Program helps seniors stretch food dollars with based company gives you trouble about using food stamps. If you need assistance at any time the coupons, report it to the COA at 617‐730‐ during the process, call Sonia Wong at the Sen‐ 2777. Also note that the coupons cannot be ior Center at 617‐730‐2774, and she will get used for tipping. To tip a driver for good ser‐ back to you promptly. vice, use cash. SHINE counselors Sonia Wong, Ed Levin, and BLAB A Brookline Legal Assistance Bureau Sybil Levisohn are on hand at the Senior Center volunteer lawyer will be available on May 6, to help individuals explore their health‐ from 9:00‐12:00 to consult on legal matters of insurance options. For an appointment with a law. This service is offered free of charge, and SHINE counselor, call 617‐730‐2777. no appointment is needed. Please pick up a number at the reception desk or the COA office on the second floor.
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ANNUAL TOWN MEETING The Board of Selectmen set Tuesday, May 26, 2015 as the date for the Annual Town Meeting. All Town Meeting BENEFIT BINGO EVENT files, along with the Warrant Thank you to the following for your kind con‐ and the article explanations tribution to make our Benefit Bingo Event a submitted by the petitioners are available on success! the Town Meeting Files webpage. Town Meet‐ Massage Envy, Osaka Japanese Sushi & Steak ing is held at the Brookline High School Audi‐ House, Dok Bua, Paris Creperie, The Abbey, 16 Handles, J.P. Licks, Lineage, The Pear Tree. Po‐ torium, 115 Greenough St., Brookline MA. It modoro. Chef Chow’s House, Starbucks, begins at 7:00pm on Tuesday, May 26. Alt‐ When Pigʹs Fly, Annaʹs Taqueria, Lynn Schuster hough only elected Town Meeting members on behalf of, the Greater Medford VNA may vote and propose motions, the public is Cheryl Ann’s, Goddard House & Patrica Burns invited to attend; the sessions are broadcast live via Brookline Interactive Group.
RED SOX TRAVELING ROAD SHOW The Red Sox will bring the Fenway Park experience to the Brookline Senior Center with a “Red Sox Road Show” on Monday, May 11 at 1:30pm. The Red Sox Road Show will feature dis‐ cussion with a Red Sox legends, photos with Wally the Green Monster, the opportunity to touch and feel historic memorabilia, and the festive environment of Fenway Park on a game day. To register call 617‐730‐2770. ELDER LAW SEMINAR
EASY TRAVEL On Monday, May 18 at 1:00 pm Attorney Denise McCarthy will be presenting an over‐ Join armchair travel host Lourdes Alvarez on view of elder law issues with a spotlight focus Thursday, May 7 at 1:30 pm . Lourdes will on basic estate planning. This program is spon‐ take you on a trip to the Churches of Spain. sored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and Stps will include the cathedrals in Madrid, the Massachusetts Chapter of Elder Law Attor‐ Avila, Seville, Granada and Toledo. neys.
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ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS THE SOLEMATES SUPPORT GROUP Walking is a great There are two sessions of this group per month way of keeping at the Senior Center. Both are designed to help fit. It gets you out caregivers cope with the stresses and demands in the fresh air of helping their loved ones who are struggling and gives you the with Alzheimer’s disease. opportunity to The Afternoon Group will meet on Friday, socialize with April 10. Please note: the afternoon support friends. And it group is currently accepting new members. If doesn’t cost a thing. The Solemates walking you are interested in joining, please contact Hel‐ group meets on Friday mornings at 10:00 am at en Kass directly at 617‐738‐1790. the Senior Center for a ride to Jamaica Pond for Good News! The Alzheimerʹs Caregiverʹs a pleasant walk. To register or for more infor‐ Evening Support Group has re‐opened and is mation, call Sharon Devine at 617‐730‐2769. We accepting new members! This group is primari‐ are looking for a co‐leader for this group who ly comprised of adult children caregiving for drives. parents but spouses are welcome. This group meets on the last Thursday of each month in the evenings. Please call group facilitator, Susan NEIGHBORHOOD WALKING Kanian‐Andriole at 617‐730‐2754 for more infor‐ GROUP mation and if you are interested in joining the group. On Mondays from 9:30 am Brisk Walking Group will meet with fellow walkers in the coffee lounge or in front of the Senior Center. ONE‐ON‐ONE COMPUTER Join our new brisk walking group. This is a SESSIONS wonderful opportunity to exercise with friends There will be one‐on‐one computer sessions for while enjoying the sights and sounds of Brook‐ the computer phobic on Tuesdays. Call 617‐730‐ line. For more information, call Sharon Devine 2777 to make an appointment to get help with 617‐730‐2769. basic computer skills and looking up and apply‐ ing for benefits online. If you have questions, call Olga Sliwa at 617‐730‐2768.
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Nancy Marks The Intimacy of Memory
Gallery 93 April 1 through June 26 Hours: Monday‐ Friday 8:30‐5:00
Running concur‐ rently with Nancy Mark’s show is an exhibit of works by her students. This show, “A r t for Pleasure,” will be shown on the third floor exhibit space at the Brookline Senior Center.
10 MOVIES FOR FILM LOVERS Come to the Senior Center on Tuesdays in May at 1:00 pm for a fine feature film. Make a reservation for lunch (see p. 16 for menus and reservation instructions), and make an afternoon of it.
Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, May 5 106 Min. 119 Min. Big Eyes 2014 Birdman 2014 A drama about the awakening of A washed‐up actor, who once the painter Margaret Keane, her played an iconic superhero, phenomenal success in the 1950s, battles his ego and attempts to and the subsequent legal difficul‐ recover his family, his career and ties she had with her husband, who claimed himself in the days leading up to the opening of credit for her works in the 1960s. his Broadway play. Stars: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton Tuesday, May 26 107 Min. Tuesday, May 12 Whiplash 2014 125 Min. A promising young drummer en‐ Into the Woods 2014 rolls at a cut‐throat music con‐ A witch tasks a childless baker servatory where his dreams of and his wife with procuring greatness are mentored by an in‐ magical items from classic fairy structor who will stop at nothing to realize a tales to reverse the curse put on studentʹs potential. their family tree. Stars: Anna Kendrick, and Meryl Streep SPECIAL EVENT
FRIDAY FAMILY FLICK Friday, May 29 at 4:00 pm 98 Min. Despicable Me 2 When Gru, the worldʹs most su‐ per‐bad turned super‐dad has been recruited by a team of offi‐ cials to stop lethal muscle and a host of Gruʹs. He has to fight back with new gadgetry, cars, and more minion madness. If you thought ʹDespicable Meʹ was funny, you will love the sequel! All are welcome to bring the young people in their lives to enjoy this family event. Registration for this mov‐ ie will be at 617‐730‐2770.
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EXERCISES FOR HEALTH AND ZUMBA REJUVENATION A Combination of Latin salsa,
cardio workout and interval In this class at the Senior Center on Tuesdays moves. This is the hottest from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, enjoy simple movements dance fitness craze and it is based on principles of Chinese medicine — fun. Get in shape and have fun tapping, swinging, massaging, and stretching. doing so in this dynamic These exercises work on energy level, flexibil‐ and effective fitness system. The Spring se‐ ity, balance, and circulation. The class is free mester will run though Thursday, May 21 and open to everyone. from 1:30‐2:30 pm. Note there is no class on
Thursday, May 14. The cost is $7 for individual classes and free for Brookline Housing Author‐ ASSISTANCE IN BECOMING A ity residents thanks to a grant from the Friends UNITED STATES CITIZEN? of Brookline Public Health. *
The Jewish Family & Children’s Ser‐ vice is pleased to offer: eligibility screenings, English TUESDAY MORNING DANCE classes, civics clas‐ PARTY ses, application pro‐ Modern Dance is now Tuesday Morning cess assistance, interview preparation and ad‐ Dance Party! Join instructor, Lynn Modell eve‐ vocacy. ry Tuesday morning from 11:00‐11:45 am for The program is funded by the US Department the same great fun and dancing with a new and of Homeland Security. To register call Lana Ste‐ improved name. All for a suggested donation panskaia at 781‐795‐6240. This program is of $2 per class. offered in collaboration with the Brookline
Council on Aging.
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Brookline Community Ag‐ Brookline Community Aging Network – Brook‐ ing Network – Brookline‐ lineCAN – can help. We are sponsoring a talk CAN – is an all‐volunteer by Jerry Goldberg, PhD, a trained volunteer organization that focuses on with The Conversation Project, an organization Brookline as a great place to founded by Brookline’s own Ellen Goodman. live. It provides information Dr. Goldberg will share his own story of con‐ for older residents that helps them remain en‐ versations with his family and lead us through gaged in the life of the community and advo‐ “starter packets” – which will be given to each cates to make Brookline an even better place to attendee –to help us get ready for our own con‐ live for seniors and everyone. For information versations. This event is free but space is lim‐ and to join, visit www.BrooklineCAN.org. ited. Call 617‐730‐2770 to reserve a place. Light
refreshments will be provided. SPOTLIGHT ON (BROOKLINECAN) COMMITTEES One of the favorite attractions on the BrooklineCAN website www.brooklinecan.org/contractors.html is the Service Referral link for homeowners. Current ‐SAVE THE DATE‐ listings include plumbers, handypersons, contrac‐ DISRUPTIVE DEMOGRAPHICS tors, electricians and others who have been vetted by the committee. Now the committee is re‐ Join us on Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 pm. To organizing and is looking for a few volunteers to hear speaker Dr. Lisa D’Ambrosio who is cur‐ continue its work. Volunteers will have the oppor‐ rently working on research with Dr. Joe Cough‐ tunity to enlarge the list by contacting and vetting lin at MIT AgeLab on the social aspects of ag‐ additional service providers who have been recom‐ ing. mended. They will also have a chance to help plan Their questions focus on what our aging two educational events a year involving some of the population will need to enhance and improve listed services, as well as collect feedback from users the quality of life and independence. This focus of the services. The Committee will meet quarterly or as needed. Volunteers will work from home and is on not what products and services will be will be in touch with each other over phone and e‐ technologically feasible over the coming dec‐ mail. Contact Chair Jamie Donchin at 617‐730‐ ades, but rather on what will be socially and 2753 or e‐mail [email protected]. personally acceptable to this population, with its changing demands for transportation, need for re‐design of physical spaces (including the HAVE YOU HAD THE home and workplace), and power in the con‐ sumer and employment markets. Open to all at CONVERSATION? no cost. Register, call (617) 730‐2770. BrooklineCAN can help you get Sponsored by the founding members of the started on Tuesday, May 19, Brookline Community Aging Network; the from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Ninety per‐ Brookline Council on Aging, Center Communi‐ cent of people say that talking ties of Brookline, Goddard House in Brookline with loved ones about end‐of‐life and Jewish Family and Children’s Service . care is important; 27 percent have done so.
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FITNESS CENTER LIVING OUR VALUES If you enjoy exercise but don’t want to go to a This group meets at the Senior Center on big gym, try the Senior Center. The gym is qui‐ Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am. et, has wonderful equipment and supportive Facilitator Tom Faulhaber uses current events staff. Open Monday‐Friday from 8:30 am to and issues as triggers for discussion at meet‐ 4:30 pm. For more information or to register call ings. Hone your values in this age of contro‐ Sharon Devine at 617‐730‐2769. versy and conflict.
COMPUTER SEMINAR Norfolk County Registry of Deeds William P. O’Donnell Will conduct a Computer Seminar on Wednes‐ day, May 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. The Register will host an informational seminar on computer assisted land records research at the Registry. The program will include a brief presentation, written reference materials and hands‐on exer‐ cises. Registration is required by calling Alicia Gardner 781‐461‐6104 or emailing her at [email protected]. This event will be held at Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Dedham.
MASSACHUSETTS PATIENT ADVOCACY ALLIANCE The Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alliance will be hosting a community forum to discuss the medical marijuana program, the process, and what it means to be a patient in the State of Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 20 at 4:00 pm. at the Brookline Senior Center. The Massachusetts Patient Advocacy Alli‐ ance works with medical marijuana patients, their family members, medical professionals, and other public health groups to support safe access to medical marijuana for patients who have a doctor’s recommendation. For more in‐ formation call Nichole Snow, Deputy Director 781‐248‐5792
14 BROOKLINE ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION SPRING OFFERINGS Brookline Adult & Community Education (BA&CE) offers many courses at the Senior Center each term, and the Spring term is no exception. For more information about these courses, consult the BA&CE Spring 2014 catalog available widely in Brookline or online at brooklineadulted.org. To reg‐ ister for these courses, call BA&CE at 617‐730‐2700 or access it online at brooklineadulted.org.
Getting to Know Your Digital Camera exercises with relaxation and introspection. Noah Booshu, Instructor Please bring a yoga mat. Senior discount does This course will introduce you to the settings not apply. on your camera, how and when to change them Chair Class 8 classes beginning on Tuesday, Please bring your camera, cable, and manual to June 9 from 2:00‐3:00 pm. Cost 67. the first class. Senior discount does not apply. Floor Class 8 classes beginning on Tuesday, Limited to six. June 9 from 3:00‐4:00 pm. Cost $67. 4 classes beginning on Tuesday, June 9 from Senior S‐T‐R‐E‐T‐C‐H 9:30 ‐11:30 am. Cost $72. Steve Shain, Instructor Photo Editing with Picasa Co‐sponsored by the Council on Aging Noah Booshu, Instructor This class is for those who want to stretch out Learn to edit your own photos with Picasa, a gently and safely and work on maintaining free application that allows you to organize and strength and balance. Senior discount does not modify images. In this course, students should apply. 16 classes on Monday and Wednesday have completed Computer Basics for Seniors beginning on June 8 from 10:30‐11:30 am. (Introduction), or its equivalent. Senior dis‐ $80. count does not apply. Limited to six. Strength Training for Seniors 4 classes beginning on Tuesday, June 9 from Steve Shain, Instructor 11:45 am‐1:45 pm. Cost $72. Co‐sponsored by the Council on Aging
This course is for those who have been exercis‐ Online Auctions: Successful Selling on eBay ing regularly, and who wish to increase their Larry Gold, Instructor strength, balance, stamina, and physical flexi‐ This class will introduce you to the ins and outs bility. Please bring a mat or towel and a set (2) of eBay. The class requires basic PC, Internet, of one, two, or three pound hand weights to and email skills. Senior discount does not ap‐ class. Senior discount does not apply. ply. Limited to six. 2 classes beginning on Mon‐ 16 classes on Monday and Wednesday begin‐ day, June 15 from 11:45 am‐1:45 pm. Cost $50. ning on June 8 from 8:45‐10:15 am Cost $90. Tai Chi for Seniors Boot camp for Seniors: Balance and Strength Vincent Chu, Instructor Training One of the original ancient Chinese martial Steve Shain, Instructor arts, tai chi is practiced today as a form of exer‐ This boot camp class incorporates the best of cise. Senior discount does not apply. balance and strength training. Please bring a set 7 classes beginning on Friday, June 5 from 2:00‐ (2) of two to three pound hand weights to class. 3:30 pm. Cost $74. Senior discount does not apply. 8 classes begin‐ Yoga for Older Adults ning on Friday, June 12 from 1:00‐2:00 pm. Steffi Shapiro, Instructor $62. Yoga is well suited to older people because it combines safe, gentle ,invigorating stretching 15
SENIOR CHORUS BROOKLINE The Senior Chorus always welcomes new mem‐ MUSIC SCHOOL CONCERT bers to add to its already enthusiastic roster of Flutists Emma Shubin, Weronika Balewski, and singers. There are no auditions. Just come on Maria Mandico invite you to join them on Fridays at 10:30 am and make a joyous sound Wednesday, May 6, at 1:00 for a unique oppor‐ with the group led by Joe Reid. tunity to dive more deeply into some of the most wonderful and iconic pieces ever written for solo flute and two, and three flutes. Com‐ bining live performance with interactive audi‐ TOUR THE SENIOR CENTER ence participation this unique event will allow audience members not only to observe the per‐ The Senior Center is offering weekly, escorted formance process but also contribute to it. No tours of the Center Monday through Friday. prior musical experience is necessary. By fol‐ You need to sign up for the tours ahead of time. lowing the questions we (musicians and audi‐ To sign up for a tour, call 617‐730‐2770. ence) are most curious about, we will listen to the music more deeply and develop our ideas about how to make it a more meaningful per‐ formance.
SENIOR CINEMA The Coolidge Corner Library offers wonderful movies on Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Check the TAB and the Library Website for current show‐ ings.
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LGBT OUT 2 BRUNCH BUNCH! THE PHARMACY YOU USE COULD MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN THE Goddard House, in partnership with the Brook‐ COST OF YOUR DRUGS! line Council on Aging, ETHOS, the LGBT Ag‐ ing Project and the City of Boston Commission All Medicare drug plans and Medicare Ad‐ on the Affairs of the Elderly, announces the vantage plans (HMOs, PPOs) have network start of the LGBT Older Adult Out 2 Brunch pharmacies. Most pharmacies accept most Bunch! The group will meet monthly for plans. However, if you go to a pharmacy that brunch on the third Saturday of every month; isn’t in your plan’s network, your drugs will not May 16, June 20 and July 18 from 11:00‐ 1:00 be covered. p.m. at Goddard House, 165 Chestnut Street, In 2015, 80% of the Medicare drug plans Brookline, MA 02445. To attend, RSVP to have preferred pharmacies. By using a pre‐ Zoraida at [email protected] or 617‐522‐6700 ferred pharmacy, you will save money! Many ext. 306 plans have changed their preferred pharmacies so you should check that the pharmacy you cur‐ rently use is still a preferred pharmacy.
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LUNCHEON SPECIALS FOR LET’S GO OUT TO LUNCH BUNCH MAY On Tuesday, May 26 at 12 Reservations for ALL Springwell lunches must noon we will be going to be made by 10:30 am on the weekday preced‐ Mandarin Gourmet. Call ing the day on which you want to have lunch. 617‐730‐2770 for reser‐ For reservations for Monday, call the previous vations and transporta‐ Friday by 10:30 am. Call 617‐730‐2747 for reser‐ tion. vations. Lunch is served at 12:00 noon unless otherwise noted. ‐Save the Date ‐ On Tuesday, May 19 we celebrate May birth‐ days at the monthly Birthday Lunch. The spon‐ Tuesday, June 30 OSAKA (Japanese) sor of this lunch has happily provided a compli‐ Tuesday, July 28 JoJo Tai Pei mentary lunch and a small gift to all May birth‐ day celebrants. Now it is easier than ever to register for our monthly birthday celebrations! Just call 617‐730 ‐2747 to reserve a lunch on the business day pri‐ or before 10:30 am and you are all set. When you arrive for lunch on the day of the party, the leader of our birthday celebration will come around to all the tables to make sure that we donʹt miss any of our special attendees celebrat‐ ing their birthdays that month.
Lunch is also served at noon in the communi‐ ty room at Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Ave. Please reserve by 11:00 am. the day be‐ fore by calling 617‐735‐7588.
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MAY AT A GLANCE Tuesday, May 19 12:00 noon May Birthday Lunch *** Friday, May 1 1:00 pm Movies for Film Lovers‐Big Eyes 9:00 am –12 noon Podiatry Clinic *** 5:30‐7:00pm Continue the Conversation *** Tuesday, May 5 Wednesday, May 20 1:00 pm Movies for Film Lovers‐Birdman 1:00 pm Low Vision Support Group Wednesday, May 6 4:00 pm Medical Marijuana Program *** 1:00 pm Brookline Music School Concert (last of Thursday, May 21 the season) 9:00‐10:00 am Blood Pressure at the Senior Cen‐ 2:00‐3:00 pm Blood Pressure at BPHD ter 4:30‐5:30 Computer Seminar‐Land Research 10:30 am –5:30 pm Brookline Adult Excursion‐ with Registry of Deeds at the Dedham office.*** Harvard Museums *** Thursday, May 7 1:00 pm Brookline Hearing Services 11:00 am Ask a Nurse Friday, May 22 1:30 pm Easy Travel to The Churches of Monday, May 25 Spain *** Memorial Day ‐Closed Friday, May 8 Tuesday, May 26 11:00 am –5:00 pm Brookline Adult Excursions ‐ 9:00‐10:00 am Public Issues Nonfiction Book Beading Expo *** Group Monday, May 11 12 noon Go Out to Lunch Bunch *** 1:30 pm Red Sox Road Show*** 1:00 pm Movies for Film Lovers‐Whiplash Tuesday, May 12 7:00 pm Annual Town Meeting * 1:00 pm Movies for Film Lovers‐Into the Woods Wednesday, May 27 Wednesday, May 13 10:15 am Annual Telling Your Story‐ 1:00 pm Council On Aging Meeting Autobiographical Reading 1:00‐2:00 pm Blood Pressure—Pleasant Street 1:30 pm Memory Café *** 5:00 pm Boomers Shifting Gears *** Thursday, May 28 Thursday, May 14 Friday, May 29 10:00‐2:00 pm Health Fair*** 9:00 am –12 noon Podiatry Clinic *** Friday, May 15 4:00 pm Friday Night Flicks‐Despicable Me*** 9:00 am –12 noon Podiatry Clinic ***
9:30 am It takes a Village Walking Club to
Mount Auburn Garden Cemetery *** ONGOING SENIOR CENTER Saturday, May 16 2:00pm at ART, Cambridge‐ The Last Two Peo‐ EVENTS ple on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville *** Monday, May 18 Monday 1:00 pm Elder Law Seminar 8:30 am‐4:30 pm Fitness Center Open Member‐ 2:00‐3:00 pm Putterham Book Group‐Boys in the ship required Boat 8:45‐10:15 Strength training **
9:30am Neighborhood Walking Group 10:00‐11:30 am Poetry Workshop ***
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ONGOING SENIOR CENTER 10:30am Senior STRETCH ** EVENTS 12:00 noon Springwell Lunch *** 2:00‐4:00 pm Open Computer Lab 10:00‐12:30 Intro to Watercolor ** 3:00‐4:00pm ESL Conversation Group 10:30‐11:30 Senior STRETCH ** 12:00 noon Springwell Lunch*** Thursday 12:30‐3:30 pm Mah Jongg 8:30 am‐4:30 pm Fitness Center Open member‐ 2:00‐4:00pm Open Computer Lab ship required 2:30 Chinese Programs 9:30 Art for Pleasure Class *** 9:30‐11:45 am Drawing for Pleasure Figure Tuesday Drawing*** 8:30 am‐4:30 pm Fitness Center Open member‐ 10:30 am Arthritis Exercise *** ship required 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Knit and Crochet One‐to‐One Computer Sessions (call 617‐730‐ 12:00 noon Springwell Lunch *** 2777 for appointment *** 12:00‐1:00 pm Intermediate Spanish*** 9:00‐12:00 noon Reiki Therapy *** 1:00‐3:00 Chess 10:00 am Flexibility, Resistance Training, and 1:15‐2:15 pm Beginning Spanish Class*** Balance 2:30 pm Spanish Immersion Conversation 10:15 am Brookline Bees, Quilters Group*** 11:00‐11:45 Tuesday Morning Dance Party
12:00 Springwell Lunch *** Friday 12:00 noon French Conversation 8:30 am‐4:30 pm Fitness Center Open member‐ 12:00‐4:00 pm BETS ship required 12:30‐3:30 pm Canasta Group*** 9 :00 am Bridge 1:00 pm BINGO 10:00 am Solemates Walking Group *** 1:00 pm Movies for Movie Lovers 10:30 am Current Events Discussion Group 2:00‐3:00 pm Exercise for Health & 10:30 am Senior Chorus Rejuvenation 12:00 noon Springwell Lunch *** 2:00‐3:00pm Yoga Chair Class ** 12:30‐2:00 pm Basic Computer Class in Spanish 2:00‐4:00 pm Food Distribution Site (hours ap‐ *** proximate)
3:00‐4:00 Yoga Mat Class**
1:00‐2:00pm Bootcamp for Seniors ** Wednesday 2:00‐3:00pm Tai Chi ** 8:30 am‐4:30 pm Fitness Center Open member‐ 3:00 pm Latino Instrumental and Vocal *** ship required *Not at the Senior Center 8:45‐10:15 Strength Training ** 9:00‐10:00 am Living Our Values ** This is a Brookline Adult and Community Educa‐ 10:15‐11:45 Telling Your Story *** tion (BA&CE) course so registration with them 10:30am Retired Men’s Club is required. Call 617‐730‐2700 or go to www.brooklineadulted.org to register *** Registration Required
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FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE CALLING CHESS PLAYERS There is free food distribution at the of all abilities on Senior Center every Tuesday from Thursday after‐ 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Get a number in noons from 1:00‐3:00 the coffee lounge beginning at pm. You can bring 11:00 am. Do not go down to the your own board or basement until your number is called. use one of ours. A variety of foods are available at the site— many choices of breads and rolls and lots of produce. Bring a bag to carry your choices home. Also bring a lot of patience and courtesy so everyone enjoys the process and conflicts are avoided. SPANISH IMMERSION In order for everyone to receive a fair allocation Spanish Immersion in Brookline offers six dif‐ of the food, it is imperative that no one takes ferent kinds of immersion in Latino language any food before it is inventoried by the workers and culture—all at the Senior Center. at the Food Distribution program. This not on‐ ly helps assure a fair distribution and an order‐ 1. One‐hour, one‐on‐one Spanish conversation ly process, it also is in compliance with health sessions with native seniors from many code regulations. This program is very busy Latin American countries. and depends on the generous donation of time 2. 10‐week Beginning Spanish classes run on by many volunteers. To volunteer, see Lydia Thursday afternoons from 1:15 to 2:15 pm, Pearl at the Senior Center on Tuesday morn‐ in small groups in a relaxed, friendly at‐ ings. mosphere.
3. 10‐week Intermediate Spanish classes will run on Thursdays from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm. 4. Spanish conversation small group meetings E.L.F. MONTHLY FEATURED ITEMS on Thursdays at 2:30 pm with multifaceted AND NEWS conversations in Spanish designed to pro‐ vide Spanish conversation on varied topics
ELF: The Equipment Loan and to share Latin American topics with the Fundʹs collection has recently other seniors who attend the meeting each dwindled due to a large dona‐ week. tion that was given to a local 5. Latino instrumental and vocal music on nursing center. We are in Fridays at 3:00 pm. need of donations of wheel‐ 6. Basic Computer Class in Spanish on Fridays chairs, rolling walkers, rollators, tub seats, and from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. any other items you want to donate. If you For more information and to register for pro‐ have a donation, please contact Jamie at 617‐ grams contact Giovanna Tapia, program coor‐ 730‐2753. dinator at 617‐953‐7016.
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SENIOR CENTER THEATER CLUB PUTTERHAM
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP NOTE: Date Change: Charlotte Millman and Roberta Sherman
Sunday, May 16, at Winitzer, co‐discussion leaders for the Putter‐ 2:00pm at ART, Cam‐ ham Book Discussion group, meet at the Putter‐ bridge ham Branch Library once a month on Monday The Last Two People on from 2:00‐3:00 pm. Books are available at the Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville Putterham Branch Library and new members are always welcome.
Price: $39 Starring: Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac May 18 – The Boys in the Boat by It’s the end of the world as we know it. A flood Daniel Brown of biblical proportions leaves us with only two people on Earth, who discover their common June ‐ Vacation month. Book club language is song and dance. Together they will resume in July. chronicle the rise and fall and hopeful rise again of humankind, through music that runs the gamut from Rodgers and Hammerstein to SHARE YOUR SIGHT Sondheim, R.E.M. and Queen. Join us for this fully‐staged workshop presentation of THE Volunteer to read or shop with a visually im‐ LAST TWO PEOPLE ON EARTH: AN APOC‐ paired person in your area. Volunteer partner‐ ALYPTIC VAUDEVILLE and become a part of ships allow people to remain independent and the discovery process as these stellar artists you will have an opportunity to meet a new continue to fine tune this remarkable new mu‐ friend. sic theatre piece. No special skills are required and you may volunteer at a time that is convenient for you. To register for all offerings call 617‐730‐2777 For more information contact Kyle Robidoux, Director of volunteer and support services for the Massachusetts Association for the Blind at 617‐926‐4312. ‐SAVE THE DATE‐
The Senior Center’s poetry group Seasoned Voices will have their annual reading of original works at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street on Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 pm. This is al‐ ways a special evening as the poets prove once again that poetry, like life, only gets better with age.
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PUBLIC ISSUES NONFICTION PRESCRIPTION ADVANTAGE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Prescription Advantage is a state‐run program which helps many seniors pay for their pre‐ Tom Faulhaber is challenging your thinking scription drugs. Eligibility is based on income every month with a nonfiction book discussion only and there is no asset limit! group centered on public issues, history, current events, and other non‐fiction topics. Who can join? The Coolidge Corner Branch Library will If you are a Massachusetts resident, eligible for have copies of the books available several weeks Medicare, and are: ahead of each meeting. Suggestions for future titles are encouraged. Meeting time is 9:00 to 65 years or older with an annual income at or 10:00 am on the fourth Tuesday each month. less than $58,850 for a single person or $79,650 for a married couple OR under 65 years and dis‐ Tuesday, May 26 The Last Train abled, with an annual income at or less than to Zona Verde: My Ultimate Afri‐ $22,128 for a single person or $29,948 for a mar‐ can Safari by Paul Thoreux ried couple. You may also join… if you are 65 (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) years or older and not eligible for Medicare. There is no income limit. There is no charge for joining Prescription Ad‐ vantage, if you have an annual income at or less Tuesday, June 23 The Man Who than $35,310 for a single person and $47,790 for a married couple. There is a $200 per person Mistook His Wife for a Hat and annual enrollment fee for those with higher in‐ Other Clinical Tales by Oliver comes. Sacks (Summit Books) Call Prescription Advantage today to enroll on the phone or ask for an application form. You
can reach Prescription Advantage at 1‐800‐AGE‐
INFO (1‐800‐243‐4636), then press or say 2. You
may also apply on line by going to Information: On the Brookline Library website, click www.prescriptionadvantagema.org . on Discussion Groups New and follow the link to For further assistance with any Medicare issue, Public Issues Group. contact the SHINE Program. Trained SHINE volunteers offer free, confidential counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related health insur‐ ance programs. To schedule a SHINE appoint‐ ment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1‐800‐AGE‐INFO (1‐ 800‐243‐4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and number. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.
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BROOKLINE ADULT EXCURSIONS REIKI THERAPY
May Bead Expo Reiki is a safe, gentle, noninvasive form of This show is a fabulous jewelry exhibition that hands‐on healing. People who receive Reiki, hundreds of companies, designers and manu‐ report benefits that include a general feeling of facturers come together to offer customers high well‐being, increased energy and relaxation, quality jewelry section at low prices. The show and reduced pain. It can positively affect physi‐ features one of kind creations, exotic gems, cal, mental, and spiritual levels and can help beads, pearls and exquisite fine jewelry, estate people access their innate healing capacity. collections and more. Akemi Minami, certified Reiki therapist, Marlborough Ma offers individual, 25‐minute appointments to Friday, May 8 from 11:00 am‐5:00 pm Brookline seniors age 60 and older and Senior Residents $10‐Nonresidents $14 Center volunteers on Tuesdays from 9:00 am to May Harvard Art Museum 12:00 noon at a special, discounted rate—a do‐ You will visit the Harvard Museums including nation of $7 per session. You can also buy a the Fogg Museum, Busch‐Reisinger Museum book of 5 treatments for $25 as a gift or for and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum. The muse‐ yourself. If you are interested in Reiki treat‐ ums have played a leading role in the develop‐ ment, be sure to consult with your physician ment of art history, Conservation science and before deciding if this or any treatment is right the evolution of the art museum as an institu‐ for you. For more information, call 617‐730‐ tion. Mark Rothko’s Murals will be on site. 2777. Thursday, May 21 from 10:30 am‐5:30 pm Residents $22‐Nonrisdents $30
June Hall’s Pond Walking Tour We will walk Halls Pond with the Environmen‐ tal Educator. The walk will focus on the natural history of the sanctuary as well as the plants and animals found on site. Please wear walking shoes. Tuesday, June 9 from 1:00‐3:00 pm Residents $8‐Nonresidents $11
June Rockport We will explore the seaport town with its many art galleries and specialty shops. Some local attractions include a salt wa‐ ter taffy factory, The Paper House, and motif Number 1. The beaches and natural forest Thrifty Threads parks are beautiful. Rockport’s Hidden Gar‐ dens additional fee. at United Parish Church, 210 Harvard Street, Brookline Friday, June 26 from 10:00 am‐5:00 pm Residents $15‐Nonresidents $20 Open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Registration: www.brooklinerec.com 617‐730‐ Children’s, Men’s, Women’s clothing 2069. Pick up locations: Brookline Senior Cen‐ at reasonable prices! ter Soule Recreation Center
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REAP BOOMER’S SHIFTING GEARS On Wednesday, May 13 from 5:00‐6:30 pm join VOLUNTEERING us for an educational and interactive presenta‐ tion focusing on opportunities and options, a There are many interesting volunteer opportu‐ broadening awareness of yourself and your po‐ nities to choose from at the Senior Center. tential and an increased understanding of your Please contact Patricia at 617‐730‐2743 to talk strengths and what you bring to new opportu‐ about how you can help and to share your nities. We will develop an action plan to help ideas. you move forward Mia Louik, an experienced trainer and facili‐ tator will focuses on transitions in the Boomer ESL CONVERSATION GROUP generation and has presented on a variety of Our popular weekly English as a Second Lan‐ topics of interest to this generation at the Brook‐ guage (ESL) Conversation Group has resumed. line Senior Center in the past. There will be am‐ If you would like to practice your English, then ple time for discussion and networking during this is the place for you! Come on Wednesdays this workshop. Light refreshments will be at 3:00 pm. This supportive group, led by Janet served and the workshop is free and open to Kleiner, an experienced teacher of ESL, discuss‐ the public. Registration is required contact: es interesting and useful topics like talking to Deidre Waxman at 617‐730‐2767 or email dwax‐ your doctor, spare time activities, and current [email protected]. news stories. To register, call 617‐730‐2770.
1‐ON‐1 JOB SEARCH SKILLS Patricia Burns, the REAP Program Job Skills Counselor is available for 1‐on‐1 appointments to assist with essential job search tools; resume writing or updating, job‐specific cover letters and LinkedIn profile development.
Appointments are required. Contact Patricia at 617 730 2743 or e‐mail her at [email protected] for an appointment. Always Best Care Senior Services Proudly serving the Greater Boston and Brookline communities HANDICAPPED ACCESS In Home Care (no hourly minimums) The Town of Brookline does not discriminate on Free Senior Housing Placement the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or (617)489-9000 (24/7) operation of, its programs, services, or activities. If
Call anytime for a complimentary you need special accommodations, contact the consultation Council on Aging at 617‐730‐2777.
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE BROOKLINE MODERN BEADING WORKSHOP WALKING CLUB The Beading Expo in Marl‐ Nature Explorations in Our Own Backyard. On borough Ma. Friday, May 8 Friday, May 15 Walk in Mount Auburn Garden from 11:00 am‐5:00 pm Cemetery, followed by lunch at Goddard Residents $10‐Nonresidents House. This inclusive program welcomes peo‐ $14. The show features one ple with dementia and their care partners. Each of kind creations, exotic guided nature walk includes information about gems, beads, pearls and exquisite fine jewelry, the area and a chance to share stories. Van trans‐ estate collections and more. portation is available or you can meet us at the site. We leave Goddard House at 10:15 a.m. SHINE Complimentary lunch follows the walk at God‐ Staying Healthy with Medicare dard House around noon. New this year we An important goal for Medicare is to help peo‐ now have van pick‐ups upon request at the ple stay healthy by encouraging prevention. Brookline Senior Center and 100 Centre St. at Medicare provides a number of preventive ser‐ 9:30 am. For more information or to request vices. These services are free whether you have transportation contact Dee Brenner at Bren‐ traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage [email protected] 781‐879‐7237. plan, like an HMO. Some of these services in‐ ‐Future Dates‐ clude: Colorectal cancer screening, mammo‐ Friday, June 19 Habitat Nature and Wild life grams, Pap tests and pelvic exams, Prostate can‐ Sanctuary in Belmont cer screening, Bone mass measurements, Cardi‐ Friday, July 17 Allandale farm in JP ovascular screening, Flu and pneumonia shots, Friday, August 21 Jamaica Pond in JP alcohol misuse screening and counseling, de‐ Friday, September 18 Dane Park in Brookline pression screening, obesity screening and coun‐ Friday, October 16 Arnold Arboretum in JP seling. There are very specific rules which state when and how often Medicare will pay for the above services. For a complete list of free pre‐ ventive services, go to www.medicare.gov or see a SHINE counselor. For further assistance with any Medicare issue, contact the SHINE Program. To schedule a SHINE appointment, call your local Senior Center. For other SHINE related matters, call 1‐800‐AGE‐INFO (1‐800‐243‐4636), then press or say 3. Once you get the SHINE answering machine, leave your name and num‐ ber. A volunteer will call you back, as soon as possible.
29 Thank You Annual Appeal Donors: Claire Yung and the Chinese Mah Jong Group honoring the Chinese Mah Jong program Anonymous supporting Modern Dance and the Brookline Council on Aging staff Van honoring Dotty Bell Robert Corenki Yuet M. Ooi Tania & Jerome Friedman B‐CAN Donors:
Sue Reamer Saralynn and Alan Allaire Marilyn Jurich Margaret Cain Reva Katz Marcia and Robert Heist Kenneth Aft Maxine Elmont Betsy Shure Gross & Gary Gross In Memory of: Joan Benjamin Susan Granoff Warren Toon Peg and Stephen Senturia from Kathryn Kilpatrick, Ruthann Dobek, Sonia Barbara Cone & William Wong, Leonard & Phylis Brown Elaine and Yitzhak Bakal Inge Gallimore Dick and Carla Benka from John, Judy & Joanna Gallimore Nicholas and Charlotte Burrage Amy June Meister Rhonda Glyman from Shirley and Berol Robinson Nancy Gutmann Rachel Buckman Margaret H. McKinney from Ruth Werksman Christine Murray Jean Kramer Nyna Brael Polumbaum from Mary Jane Higgins Cynthia Snow and Irving Kurki
Carla Tardi In Honor of: Sally Tso
Mark Murstein Beth S. Levine‐Hearing Solutions honoring the Tax Preparation program Ann and Robert Lees Julie Washburn Mary S. and Paul E. Harris honoring the staff & volunteers for their help at Sherry Leibowitz the Chinese Luncheon Hugh Mattison Arlene Strowman Dorothy and Gaston Blom honoring the tax preparers John Bowman Anonymous Anita Breslaw honoring George Chin Janie Chickering Eleanor Small Judy Klayman honoring Doris Cohen Josh Obeiter‐Seniors Helping Seniors Jane Kaiser Zippy and Sanford Ostroy honoring Deidre Waxman , Sonia Wong and Anita Hoffer Sarah Nelson Joyce Wolf
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FROM THE DIRECTOR
As Mother’s Day approaches, I think fondly of the special women in my life – such as my late grandmother, Bernice Dobek, who was my inspiration for becoming a geriatric social worker. She lived downstairs, and often took care of me when my parents worked. I cherish some of my earliest memories of her; being in her garden, her holding me close, and sharing her fragrant lilacs. She was a true role model for aging‐in‐place. In honor of Mother’s Day, I am making a donation to the Brookline Senior Center in memory of my grandmother; in honor of my wonderful mother, Patricia Dobek who is a generous benefactor of the Brookline Senior Center and in memory of my dear mother‐in‐law, Gladys Boghosian, who was a fan of the Brookline Senior Center. Is there someone in your life that you’d like to honor? This is a wonderful time to do so. Please make a donation in honor of or in memory of the special women in your life. The Senior Center is hosting a treasure trove of fabulous events in May. We are proud to cele‐ brate older American’s month. I urge you to attend one of those events that interest you and invite a friend as well. Whether it is our Health Fair on Brain Health which will be May 14th or Telling Your Story May 27 or one of the other special events. You can’t go wrong by attending the Senior Center activities. May is also the time to say goodbye to our excellent students Blair Smith, Abigail Arwady, Re‐ becca Abelman, and Suji Kim. They all contributed much to our community and we wish them well in their future careers. Again, Happy Mothers Day! This is the 110th year we celebrate Mother’s Day. Our celebration will be a Springwell brunch on May 7 . For those of you who are mothers, a special thank you for all the hard work, love and sacrifice you do for your families and for everyone else. Sons and daughters, honor you mothers by doing something kind for someone this month.
Ruthann Dobek‐Director
FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
May is such a special month at the Brookline Senior Center. Spring is in full bloom. We have some of the most comfortable and beautiful days and nights. And we honor the women in our lives. May is a great month to honor our mothers, grandmothers, and the other women (and men) who made a difference in our lives. Consider making a gift to the Senior Center in their memory. If you would like to create a tribute gift in their memory, contact Ruthann Dobek at rdobek @brooklinema.gov or 617‐730‐2756. Elizabeth (Betsy) Pollock—Board President, Brookline Senior Center
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